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Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel

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Info Located in the idyllic New Town of Edinburgh, Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is a luxurious hotel housed in a Georgian style building and it offers the most lavish and comfortable accommodation to all guests. Every room and suite is elegantly appointed and spacious, providing guests not only with the necessary amenities but also with luxurious and thoughtful details that will make their stay special. The hotel also boasts a rejuvenating spa where guests can relax, a private garden where they can enjoy a refreshing drink or a delicious meal, a well-equipped gym and an absolutely dreamy location for the most memorable wedding.

Summary of reviewsKimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel is a luxurious five-star hotel located in the heart of Edinburgh with exceptional facilities and exemplary staff. Guests love the hotel's central location, making it convenient for exploring the city's major attractions. The rooms are well-designed, furnished and spotlessly clean with comfortable beds and thoughtful touches. The breakfast area provides a cozy atmosphere, although some guests had mixed views about their breakfast experience. The spa, pool and gym facilities were praised by guests, but some noted that it could be bigger. The hotel's valet parking services are convenient but come at an extra cost. Overall, Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel is a superb choice for those looking for a luxurious experience and unmatched location in Edinburgh.
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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

A shimmering example of sustainable luxury, the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel takes pride in its eco-friendly ethos. Boasting the esteemed LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, this hotel effortlessly weaves sustainability into its day-to-day functions. Prioritizing the use of recycled materials, adopting high-efficiency cooling systems, and preferring clean-air vehicles, the hotel unequivocally showcases its dedication to environmental stewardship. It's not just about the buildings; the air here is also special. Utilizing an innovative Plasma HVAC ventilation system, the hotel ensures significantly cleaner and healthier air, mirroring the systems in hospital operating rooms and even the White House.

Moreover, the hotel goes a step further with its Clean the World partnership. Unused soap bars aren't discarded but are recycled to provide hygiene kits for impoverished communities and disaster-stricken areas worldwide. Not only does the hotel aim to reduce its carbon footprint, but it also supports the local economy by sourcing fresh produce from local farms and purveyors. As a haven for electric vehicle owners, the hotel offers charging stations, including Tesla Level 2 and Universal Electric Vehicle Chargers. Bathrooms are adorned with large, refillable Atelier Bloem amenities, eliminating the need for small plastic bottles. Lastly, the hotel embraces energy efficiency through LED light fixtures and conserves water with low-flow systems in faucets, shower heads, and toilets, making every stay a testament to sustainable hospitality.

Hotel for Honeymoon

The most luxurious and relaxing honeymoon awaits at this Edinburgh hotel, which offers comfortable and elegant suites with king-size beds, wonderful views and many other amenities that will make your honeymoon absolutely special.

Hotel with Spa

The Spa at Charlotte Square offers a variety of relaxing and restorative treatments, incorporating natural and organic ingredients by luxurious skincare lines. Services include massages, facials and body wraps, as well as a fitness center and a sound wellness room. The spa also features a 12m pool, thermal area, and three treatment rooms. The gym offers the latest fitness equipment and classes such as Pilates, HITT, spin, and yoga. The spa's signature facial is an 80-minute anti-aging regimen using the finest Scottish skincare products. The spa also features a unique sound wellness room which uses music composition and sound therapy to create an immersive experience for ultimate relaxation.

Dog Friendly Hotel

Dogs are allowed to stay at the hotel for a fee of £30 per dog per night.

Hotel with Parking

The Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, gracefully situated amid the private gardens of Edinburgh, provides guests with exceptional parking amenities in addition to its prime location. With a focus on convenience, the hotel offers on-site private parking options (subject to reservation) for those arriving by car.

For guests seeking a more refined parking experience, the hotel presents a valet parking service that allows vehicles to be safely stored in the secure underground car park beneath the establishment. It is essential to make an advance reservation for this service due to limited availability.

In keeping with the evolving needs of today's eco-conscious travelers, the Kimpton Charlotte Square also caters to electric vehicle owners by offering thoughtfully designed Electric Vehicle Charging Stations on the premises. This sustainable feature ensures a smooth and environmentally responsible stay for all guests, reflecting the hotel's commitment to delivering an exceptional experience.

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Room Types

Essential Double Room With neutral tones and stylish appointments, these entry level rooms have a double bed, free WiFi, USB port, air-conditioning, flat screen smart TV and a mini fridge with fresh milk and still and sparkling water. There are also tea and coffee making facilities, a laptop safe, desk space, and a tuck box of treats. The bathrooms feature signature toiletries, rainfall showers, and bathrobes.

Premium Double Room These spacious, contemporary superior rooms with a double bed are located in the new house. Rooms feature free WiFi, USB port, air-conditioning, flat screen smart TV and a mini fridge with fresh milk and still and sparkling water. There are also tea and coffee making facilities, a laptop safe, desk space, and a tuck box of treats. The bathrooms feature signature toiletries, rainfall showers, and bathrobes.

Premium Room These spacious, contemporary superior rooms with either double bed or 2 single beds are located in the new house. Rooms feature free WiFi, USB port, air-conditioning, flat screen smart TV, tea and coffee making facilities, mini fridge with fresh milk, still and sparkling water, laptop safe, desk space and a tuck box of treats. The bathrooms feature signature toiletries, rainfall showers, and bathrobes. Bed type is subject to availability and will be allocated on the day of arrival.

Essential Twin Room With neutral tones and stylish appointments, these entry level rooms have a 2 single beds, free WiFi, USB port, air-conditioning, flat screen smart TV and a mini fridge with fresh milk and still and sparkling water. There are also tea and coffee making facilities, a laptop safe, desk space, and a tuck box of treats. The bathrooms feature signature toiletries, rainfall showers, and bathrobes.

Single City Room Located in the Georgian townhouse buildings, all Single rooms have free WiFi, a flat screen smart TV, laptop safe, USB port, tea and coffee making facilities and air-conditioning. The bathrooms also feature signature toiletries, rainfall showers and bathrobes.

Premium Twin Room These spacious, contemporary superior rooms with 2 single beds are located in the new house. Rooms feature free WiFi, USB port, air-conditioning, flat screen smart TV, tea and coffee making facilities, mini fridge with fresh milk, still and sparkling water, laptop safe, desk space and a tuck box of treats. The bathrooms feature signature toiletries, rainfall showers, and bathrobes.

Premium King Room These air-conditioned king size bedrooms feature free WiFi, a flat smart TV, laptop safe, mini fridge with fresh milk, still and sparkling water, and tea and coffee making facilities. Housed in either the original townhouse or the modern wing, they also include space for a sofa, larger work space and bathroom amenities with the Perfume's Story toiletries. The bathrooms also feature rainfall showers and bathrobes.

Large King Suite Located across the Georgian townhouse buildings, these spacious open-plan junior suites include free WiFi, USB port, a 48-inch smart TV, laptop safe and a mini fridge with fresh milk and still and sparkling water. There is also a Nespresso coffee machine, Perfume's Story toiletries, and slippers. The bathrooms feature showers over baths, rainfall showers, and bathrobes.

Premium King Room with Sofa Bed Superior rooms are spacious and include a seating area and a sofa bed. The bathrooms feature rainfall showers, signature toiletries, and bathrobes. All rooms have free WiFi, air conditioning, flat screen smart TV, laptop safe, mini fridge with fresh milk, still and sparking water, iron and ironing board, and tea&coffee making facilities.

Essential Queen Room - Disability Access Accessible room with one double bed. Bathroom features bathtub with grab handrails, wider doors, emergency pull cords. Free WiFi, mini-bar, USB port, air conditioning, signature toiletries, flat screen smart TV, tea and coffee making facilities, mini fridge with fresh milk, still and sparkling water, laptop safe, desk space, and bathrobes.

Townhouse Suite This is the largest and most generously appointed suite, which occupies the ground floor of the Georgian townhouses and includes a separate living room and dining area. The suite offers a king size bed, free WiFi, USB port, air-conditioning, laptop safe, tea and coffee making facilities, mini fridge with fresh milk, still and sparkling water, a Nespresso machine. There are two flat-screen 48-inch Smart TVs. The ceramic and marble bathroom features a walk-in shower and roll top bath, bathrobes and slippers, and upgraded bathroom amenities with the Perfume's Story toiletries.

One-Bedroom King Suite Located in the Georgian townhouses, these open-plan suites feature a living and bedroom area. Suites also come with a 48-inch smart TV, air conditioning, laptop safe, mini fridge with fresh milk, still and sparkling water, USB port, and a Nespresso machine. The ceramic and marble bathrooms feature walk-in showers and baths, bathrobes and slippers, and upgraded bathroom amenities with the Perfume's Story toiletries.

Premium Double Room with View Located across from the Georgian townhouse buildings, superior rooms are spacious and include a seating area. All rooms have free WiFi, air-conditioning, a flat screen smart TV, laptop safe, USB port and a mini fridge with fresh milk and tea/coffee making facilities. The bathrooms feature signature toiletries, rainfall showers and bathrobes.

Essential Room Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

About Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel

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Guest Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Location

Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel is a perfectly located hotel right in the heart of Edinburgh. With its central location and easy walking distance to all major attractions, it's ideal for exploring the city. You'll find the hotel surrounded by plenty of bars and restaurants, making it convenient for dining out. The facilities are exceptional and the staff are exemplary. You'll love the architecture of the hotel and its charm. Princess Street is a stone's throw away and Edinburgh Castle is very close by. The location is unbeatable, which makes it an excellent choice for tourists who want to be in the city centre. You can easily walk from the Kimpton to all of Edinburgh's major attractions without taking a taxi. Furthermore, guests love the hotel's pool and it's a great location for shopping. In conclusion, Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel is a luxury hotel in a great location and it's perfect for exploring Edinburgh.

Breakfast

The breakfast at Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel seems to have mixed reviews among guests. Those who enjoyed it had nothing but positive things to say with phrases like "superb," "fantastic," and "excellent" used to describe the meal. Guests were impressed by the selection and variety of food available in the breakfast area and the lovely staff who served them. However, some guests were disappointed by the breakfast with phrases like "unbelievably poor" and "appalling" used to describe their experience. Some guests also felt that the breakfast service was chaotic or not up to par, while others felt that the breakfast dishes could be lower in price. Despite mixed reviews, many guests felt that the breakfast was a good start to their day and enjoyed the cozy atmosphere of the breakfast area.

Rooms

The rooms at Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel, offer a range of experiences to suit different tastes and budgets. While some guests loved the beautifully designed rooms with amazing decor, others found them to be slightly small for the price charged. However, most guests found the rooms clean, quiet and comfortable. Some mentioned that the hotel had a wonderful blend of modern conveniences within a historic Georgian building. Guests particularly appreciated the little touches, such as caramel wafer bars and crisps, that added to their overall experience. The hotel also boasts a nice location and a great pool. However, some guests did complain about noisy nights and insufficient room amenities. The overall impression of the rooms was that they were well designed, well furnished and had beautiful decor; although some felt they were overpriced for what was provided.

Beds

The Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel, is a luxurious accommodation option to stay while in town. Its sumptuous decor creates a lavish ambiance that is sure to impress even the most discerning travelers. On the downside, some guests have mentioned that the bed and pillow were a tad too hard and a few complained about the pillows being too firm. In particular, one couple did not enjoy the mattress in the room they stayed in. Nevertheless, a majority of guests praised the beds at Kimpton - Charlotte Square, mentioning the comfortable mattresses and bedding quality. According to one guest, the Camera (King) room was very spacious and well-equipped with all the necessary amenities, including a highly comfortable bed. Some guests did point out that bedlinens were not a perfect fit for the duvets. Overall, the hotel features well-furnished, comfortable rooms with super comfy beds to ensure guests have a pleasant stay.

Cleanliness

Guests of the Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel, have overwhelmingly positive things to say about the cleanliness of the establishment. The hotel is described as "super clean" and "welcoming and very clean." Rooms are immaculate on a daily basis and come equipped with free bottles of water and high-quality toiletries. While some guests note that there is room for improvement in terms of in-room cleanliness or the occasional lapse in cleaning service, others praise the luxurious and spotless condition of the rooms. The hotel's exterior is noted as being particularly excellent in terms of cleanliness. However, some guests did have complaints about dirty dishes left in the hallway, old and stained carpets in rooms and unclean bathrooms upon arrival. Despite these few detractors, it's clear that cleanliness is a top priority at the Kimpton - Charlotte Square.

Staff

The staff at Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel, are simply amazing! Guests consistently praise the staff for being polite, attentive, welcoming, incredible, helpful, friendly, pleasant and exceptional. The team is known for going above and beyond, being tremendously friendly and accommodating and even making guests feel like they're visiting a friend. From the receptionists to the breakfast staff, the team is consistently mentioned for their fantastic customer service, professionalism and competency. Guests also love the thoughtful touches of wine or cake in their rooms. Overall, the staff are a credit to the hotel and make a significant impact on guests' stays.

Spa

The Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel is a beautiful hotel in Edinburgh that offers great spa facilities for its guests. Guests loved the spa, describing it as fabulous, excellent, lovely and wonderful. The spa treatment was also described as unbelievable and the spa staff was excellent. However, some guests mentioned that the spa could be bigger and that walking through the lobby in a robe can be uncomfortable. The pool, sauna and gym facilities were also praised by guests. Although some guests couldn't book the spa, others enjoyed it and even their families had a good time. Overall, the Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel is a perfect destination for an Edinburgh city trip with excellent facilities including a pool and a spa.

Parking

The Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel is located in an ideal location with amazing car parking facilities in the city centre. However, parking comes at an extra cost of £35 per night, which some guests found a little expensive. The hotel offers great valet parking services, but one guest noted a missing charging cable from their car after using valet parking. Guests are advised to reserve parking in advance since confusion over parking is common. Nonetheless, the hotel is difficult to find at night and some guests noted that they were disappointed to find that no one was at the hotel's entrance upon their arrival by car. Lastly, some guests were let down by the hotel's small dining area, which was only one area for the 400 guests.

5 Star

The Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel, is a truly exceptional five star hotel with a central location and fabulous decor. The friendly and adorable staff go above and beyond to provide superb customer service. It's no wonder that guests have described their stays as magnifique and amazing, making this hotel the best they have ever stayed in. Despite being sold as a five star hotel with rates to match, some guests have felt that the experience was more like a four star. However, overall, guests found it to be a wonderful place to stay and would highly recommend it, despite some minor disappointments such as issues with odors. Considering its good value for money compared to other five star hotels, the Kimpton - Charlotte Square is definitely worth considering for your next stay in Edinburgh.

Luxury

Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel, is truly a luxurious getaway in the heart of Edinburgh. From the warm welcome by the great staff to the stylish and elegant interiors, this hotel beckons you to indulge in luxury touches throughout your stay. The bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms are lovely and exceptionally stylish, offering a fantastic hotel experience. With nice amenities and a great location, this hotel provides good value for money for a five-star hotel. However, some have found the rooms to be small for the price advertised as five-star, but the classy atmosphere and luxurious touches more than make up for it. Overall, Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel, offers a beautiful and elegant experience that exudes la classe, making it an excellent choice for an amazing luxurious stay in Edinburgh.

No, Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel doesn't have any pool.

Yes, a spa is available at Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel.

Yes, Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel.

Yes, Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel has a gym.

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